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Godless Dave · 04-23-2003, 02:14 PM

I have several video files in the .avi format. I know they are videos because the guy who gave them to me can watch them on his PC (unsure on OS). But when I open them in Windows Media Player or RealOnePlayer I only get audio. The player treats it just like an audio file. Am I missing a codec? If so, how do force one of these pieces of spamware to download it?

Psycho Economist · 04-23-2003, 02:58 PM

Probably missing the appropriate version of the DivX video codec.

trunks2k · 04-23-2003, 03:49 PM

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Originally posted by Godless Dave
I have several video files in the .avi format. I know they are videos because the guy who gave them to me can watch them on his PC (unsure on OS). But when I open them in Windows Media Player or RealOnePlayer I only get audio. The player treats it just like an audio file. Am I missing a codec? If so, how do force one of these pieces of spamware to download it?

sounds like you are missing the needed codec to play the file. Do you have the latest divx codec from www.divx.com? Most likely the files you have are in a divx format. Since some people tend to use strange audio and video compressions, I suggest downloading a codec bundle from www.divx-digest.com . The Nimo codec pack seems to have the most extensive collection of codecs. Only problem with downloading multiple codecs is that they can sometimes conflict with eachother, giving you crappy or no audio/video.

vixstile · 04-23-2003, 03:56 PM

Also, some times you can just try a different player. REALone player usually plays my .avis

Godless Dave · 04-23-2003, 04:11 PM

Downloaded the codec from DivX.com, thanks. In the past WMP has always been able to download them automatically.

semyaza · 04-24-2003, 06:18 AM

In Windows Explorer, you can right-click on the file, select 'properties' and 'summary'. This (should) show you what codec is required to play the file.

04-23-2003, 02:14 PM	#1
Godless Dave Contributor Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: With 10,000 lakes who needs a coast? Posts: 10,762	.avi help I have several video files in the .avi format. I know they are videos because the guy who gave them to me can watch them on his PC (unsure on OS). But when I open them in Windows Media Player or RealOnePlayer I only get audio. The player treats it just like an audio file. Am I missing a codec? If so, how do force one of these pieces of spamware to download it?

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04-23-2003, 02:58 PM	#2
Psycho Economist Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 854	Probably missing the appropriate version of the DivX video codec.

04-23-2003, 03:56 PM	#4
vixstile Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: California Posts: 2,029	Also, some times you can just try a different player. REALone player usually plays my .avis

04-23-2003, 04:11 PM	#5
Godless Dave Contributor Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: With 10,000 lakes who needs a coast? Posts: 10,762	Downloaded the codec from DivX.com, thanks. In the past WMP has always been able to download them automatically.

04-24-2003, 06:18 AM	#6
semyaza Regular Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 104	In Windows Explorer, you can right-click on the file, select 'properties' and 'summary'. This (should) show you what codec is required to play the file.

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